Hong Kong v Man United LIVE: Ruben Amorim's side look to bounce back in friendly
Largely meaningless, money-spinning affairs these may be but Ruben Amorim was not at all happy with a flat performance in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysian Manchester United fans in attendance were given a rare live view of the mediocrity that has been a theme of the side's campaign. While brighter news appears close in the transfer market, with Matheus Cunha close to a move from Wolves, there is little to encourage Amorim of an immediate upturn in fortunes.
Hong Kong are ranked a relatively lowly 153rd in the world but will take confidence from how the ASEAN All Stars managed to frustrate and threaten their visitors as they seek a strong result of their own. Watch every Fifa Club World Cup game free on DAZN.
Manchester United v Hong Kong
Man Utd take on Hong Kong in the second match of their post-season tour of Asia | Live on MUTV from 1pm BST
United suffered a 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in their previous match to continue a dismal campaign
Eventful tour has seen Ruben Amorim say his players should be booed and Amad Diallo give fans middle finger
Man Utd v Hong Kong – live
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Lawrence Ostlere30 May 2025 11:39
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